Mint recipes

Whisky cocktails don’t come much more refreshing than a mint julep. Serve over mounds of crushed ice and top with freshly picked garden mint

Complement and cool a curry with some homemade mint chutney

Blend the flavour of green tea with mango, fresh mint, lime and ice to make this iced tea. It makes a wonderfully refreshing summer drink at any time of day

A superhealthy starter or snack that's great hot or cold

Steam these trout fillets and green veg for a delicious dinner that's packed with nutrients, including omega-3 fats, calcium, folate, fibre, vitamin C and iron

Ditch your go-to jar of mint sauce and make this fresher-tasting version with zingy capers and lemon zest. It's the perfect partner to roast lamb at Easter

A classic accompaniment to lamb dishes - this one is from London's Tamarind restaurant and has an Indian twist

This quick, simple dish makes a lovely side dish for fish or a stand-alone lunch served with toasted sourdough

Make chocolate truffles as an impressive accompaniment to after-dinner coffee, or box them up and give them as gifts

This fresh and light salad makes an ideal summer evening supper

This creamy syllabub is a spin on classic mint choc chip and a great way to use up leftover chocolates

A vegetarian favourite, we've given this salad an extra zing to really tantalise those taste buds

This quick and easy salad is drizzled with a tangy, herby dressing and topped with sliced fillet steak. Low in calories, it's a good source of iron and fibre

Get nostalgic for childhood picnics with these springtime homemade pasties

This chilled, no-cook dish makes a refreshing starter

Low fat, but high in taste - make the most of summer's pea bounty with this light pasta dish

Bursting with dramatic and intense flavours

Grab a handful of fresh mint leaves and pour over boiling water to release its wonderful flavour and scent. Sweeten the tea with honey according to taste

Four ingredients and ten minutes is all you need to make this stunningly simple Med-style green salad

Try this creamy raita as a side dish in an Indian feast. As well as cooling coriander and mint, it has a little kick from the addition of green chilli

Put that tin opener away and whip up your own hearty broth, great with a chunk of bread

A fruity Sicilian olive oil brings out the best in this refreshing salad

These tarts make an appetizing hot first course or you can serve them for a light lunch with a tossed green salad

Add fresh chilli, garlic and mint to frozen peas and ramp up the flavour of this freezer favourite. It makes an ideal side dish for piri piri chicken